The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      *Audiobook Review

     I kept hearing the Mortal Instruments books and television chatter- even from my daughter, but I didn't follow the noise.  I've never been a follower, you see, so the stories were easy to ignore.  But as you can see, I eventually succumbed to the taunts and fuss.  I regret nothing.  I own both audio and physical books, so I performed a read-a-long.  Do you do that?

     There are many factors that make this book very interesting but I've decided to list two.  (1) It all happens in London!  Are you kidding- how could I resist that?  I love everything in London, even the books that suck are loved, simply for their locations; I can't help it.  (2) It's a time piece, no pun intended.  It's set in Victorian London and, to me, gives an elegance that can not be carried in current day settings.  It's formal, where an insult can feel almost floral and manners count, even when being killed (Nate at the party reference).  (3) The covers are beautiful!  There are new covers, but I refused to purchase them- these are the ones I wanted and will proudly show off.  Original is better.

​     Lastly, I found out, due to timing and storylines, there's a proper order to read the Infernal Devices and Mortal Instruments.  I found this info from a FAQ site if you'd like to check it out:  
Books 1-3 of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones , followed by the second book,  City of Ashes , then City of Glass.  Then take the books like this:
The Infernal Devices Book 1:  Clockwork Angel
The Mortal Instruments, Book 4:  City of Fallen Angels
The Infernal Devices, Book 2:  Clockwork Prince
The Mortal Instruments, Book 5:  City of Lost Souls
The Infernal Devices, Book 3:  Clockwork Princess
The Mortal Instruments, Book 6:  City of Heavenly Fire
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     Personally, I"m reading the prequels first, but on my bookshelf, they shall stand in the order I shared above.  I enjoyed the series and I'll share, without SPOILERS , what I enjoyed about each book.  I'll also give each book a review, then average out the series review rating.  And away we go!    Clockwork Angel      The story of Clockwork Angel is set about 130 years ago.  A young woman, by the name of Tessa Gray is called to London, from New York, to visit with her brother Nathaniel.  When she arrives, her brother's no where to be found and she's taken as prisoner to a pair of women known as the Dark Sisters.  

     Tessa learns she's not like other people; she is a Downworlder.  And she's wanted for what she is.  She finds refuge from a group called The Pandemonium Club with another group, Shadowhunters.  They explain what's after her and together they find her brother... or do they?  

     There's magic, mayhem, automatons, vampires and demons in this book.  It's adventurous, funny and amazing all at once!  I truly enjoyed the story and this book ignited a great curiosity in me.  This book was nothing like the movie I'd seen, so I'm hoping to take on a greater understanding of the storyline, allowing me to breeze through The Mortal Instruments series when I read them.  I'm on to the next book.